Sunshine School & Development Center

Sunshine School & Development Center For years, having a disability meant being labeled or underestimated for the rest of your life.

Serving NWA since 1958, Sunshine School & Development Center is shattering limitations to enable people touched by disability, serving their unique journey through advocacy, therapy, and education. In every space, individuals would be categorized, written off, or separated. Thankfully, Sunshine School & Development Center was founded with a commitment to seeing potential, not problems. Since 1958, Sunshine School has served thousands of people in the community by offering a range of services in order to benefit every child and client that we serve. Our mission is to shatter limitations to enable people touched by disability, serving their unique journey through advocacy, therapy, and education. Because of our work, families are better advocates, students aren't limited by their labels, and adults with disabilities thrive in their communities.

We're getting closer to NWA Gives! 💟 Join us in making a difference for this special day of giving happening Thursday, A...
03/05/2026

We're getting closer to NWA Gives! 💟 Join us in making a difference for this special day of giving happening Thursday, April 9th!

This year, we're raising funds for a playground upgrade with refreshed accessible equipment and toys! 🛝🚲⚽️ An overall facelift will create a welcoming and inclusive outdoor space designed for children of all abilities, allowing them to grow in confidence and simply experience the joy of play, just as every child deserves!

NWA Gives Early Giving opens Thursday, March 26th and you will be able to make a donation to our playground fundraiser all through one convenient online giving platform! Learn more at nwagives.org/organization/Nwasunshineschool

We’ve been having blast at Equestrian Bridges! 🐴Every week, we have a group of students from our ABA program taking a tr...
03/04/2026

We’ve been having blast at Equestrian Bridges! 🐴

Every week, we have a group of students from our ABA program taking a trip for some equine therapy fun! Here, they build skills through experiences like walking and riding the horses, as well as learning proper handling, care, and more. Our staff have even enjoyed getting to know the horses alongside our students! 💙 We are so grateful for our partnership with Equestrian Bridges and their positive impact on Sunshine staff, students, and families☀️

Thank you to Champion Retail for supporting this pilot program!

We’re growing our Sunshine team! 💕💼Sunshine School & Development Center has multiple open positions in our Applied Behav...
03/02/2026

We’re growing our Sunshine team! 💕💼

Sunshine School & Development Center has multiple open positions in our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program to help us continue shattering limitations for children and families across Northwest Arkansas:

- Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

These positions work to create and implement ABA treatment plans for our children. If you’re passionate about evidence-based practices, collaborative care, and making a real impact in a child’s daily life, we would love to connect with you!

Apply today at nwasunshineschool.org/join-our-team or tag someone who would shine in this role! ☀️

Our new Rays of Sunshine segment made its debut today, featured on Good Day NWA! ☀️🌈Check out today's feature and tune i...
02/27/2026

Our new Rays of Sunshine segment made its debut today, featured on Good Day NWA! ☀️🌈

Check out today's feature and tune in on the last Thursday of each month to learn more about the amazing things happening at Sunshine School 💙

Rays of Sunshine – Sunshine School and Development Center

NWA Gives is coming soon — Thursday, April 9th! 💟 Will you join us in making a difference this year?This special day of ...
02/23/2026

NWA Gives is coming soon — Thursday, April 9th! 💟 Will you join us in making a difference this year?

This special day of giving brings Northwest Arkansas together to support the nonprofits that make our community stronger, all through one convenient giving platform!

Stay tuned for more details on how you can be a part of this incredible day of fundraising 💜☀️

TONIGHT at Sunshine School — Family Resources & Education Training Night ✏️🗒️Don’t forget to join us at 6pm for an eveni...
02/19/2026

TONIGHT at Sunshine School — Family Resources & Education Training Night ✏️🗒️

Don’t forget to join us at 6pm for an evening of learning, support, and connection with helpful tools for kindergarten transition, IEPs, advocating for your child, Medicaid/TEFRA/waiver info and more! 📚🎓🏫

We have local experts ready to share their experiences and tips so you leave feeling empowered and prepared for your child’s journey ☀️

Sign up at to attend: forms.office.com/r/nr0EuJGR8v

It’s that time of year again — Sunshine Gala! 🤠☀️Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th and join us at Ledger Bent...
02/19/2026

It’s that time of year again — Sunshine Gala! 🤠☀️

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th and join us at Ledger Bentonville for a party in your country-chic attire! 🪩🎉🥂💃🏽 The night will be full of dinner, drinks, dancing, and live & silent auctions to benefit children of all ages touched by disability. ♿️🌈

Visit our page for sponsorship opportunities, ticket information, and more 📲 nwasunshineschool.org/gala

Meet Sunshine Sally, our goose mascot! 🪿 She showed up in her Valentine’s best and started spreading smiles as our famil...
02/14/2026

Meet Sunshine Sally, our goose mascot! 🪿 She showed up in her Valentine’s best and started spreading smiles as our families came to school 💕 Watching our students in their heart outfits stop to admire Sunshine Sally just makes the whole day feel extra special!
 
Our classrooms were full of hands-on Valentine fun with exploring and discovering all the red and pink sensory treasures! ❤️ We also shared some love with our amazing team and enjoyed sweet treats as a reminder that small teams committed to a big cause really can achieve anything. ☀️
 
We’re wishing all of our incredible families and supporters a Happy Valentine’s Day filled with so much love. Thank you for being part of our Sunshine family! 🌈

Family Resources & Education Training Night is coming up! ✨🌈Join us for an evening of learning, support, and connection ...
02/06/2026

Family Resources & Education Training Night is coming up! ✨🌈

Join us for an evening of learning, support, and connection as we share helpful tools for:
📚 Kindergarten transition & IEPs
💙 Advocating for your child
📝 Medicaid, TEFRA & waiver info

🗓 Thursday, February 19
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Sunshine School | Rogers, AR

Hear from amazing local experts and leave feeling empowered and prepared for what’s next!

👉 Scan the QR code or sign up here: http://forms.office.com/r/nr0EuJGR8v

Let’s learn, grow, and shine together! ☀️💛

Sunshine School will be OPEN tomorrow, January 28th! ☀️🌈 Buses will be operating and families will be contacted if their...
01/27/2026

Sunshine School will be OPEN tomorrow, January 28th! ☀️🌈 Buses will be operating and families will be contacted if their child’s route is unable to run.🚍 We can’t wait to see you!

For everyone’s safety, Sunshine School will be closed again on Tuesday, January 27 due to winter weather. Stay cozy and ...
01/26/2026

For everyone’s safety, Sunshine School will be closed again on Tuesday, January 27 due to winter weather. Stay cozy and we can’t wait to see you soon! ☀️❄️

❄️ Due to weather conditions, Sunshine School will be closed Monday, January 26th to keep our families and staff safe. S...
01/25/2026

❄️ Due to weather conditions, Sunshine School will be closed Monday, January 26th to keep our families and staff safe. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you soon! ☀️💙

Address

3400 N Woods Lane
Rogers, AR
72756

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3pm
Friday 7:45am - 3pm

Telephone

+14796363190

Website

http://linktr.ee/sunshineschooldevcenter

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Developing and enriching lives since 1958

We envision a world where individuals have the resources they need to reach their full potential as active members in their communities.

OUR HISTORY

The Sunshine School & Development Center has been serving NWA for 60 years. The inaugural class was held in the basement of the First United Methodist Church in Rogers and consisted of two children, one with Down’s syndrome and the other with a severe brain injury resulting in developmental delays. In 1958 the public education system didn’t have a place for children with special needs. The families of these two children – the Clardy’s and the Briley’s – needed a place for their own children to learn, so they started Sunshine School. Mrs. Clardy and Mrs. Briley were the teachers. By the end of the first month six more children had joined.

Now, 60 years later, Sunshine School & Development Center serves families and individuals of all ages with unique needs by providing therapy, education, and support.